For years I've been saying I can never get a dog or cat. My reason is simple-- I know, without a doubt, I'd become the crazy dog or cat lady in a New York second. You know what I'm talking about-- One of those peeps who talks baby talk to their pooch or carries their cat in a Louis Vuitton bag. Yup, I would so go there.

Not having a pet never bothered me-- That is until I met this little guy last week....

Nine month old Noah belongs to my folks in Ohio. It was all I could do not to smuggle him out of their house and onto the plane with me back to Los Angeles.

He's trained beautifully and full of love and sweetness and I came this close to dog-napping him.

The good news is, I'm heading back to Ohio in ten days for my sweet niece's baby shower-- So I can rethink my doggie desire to see if I've come to my senses. Otherwise, my "no pup pledge" might be going by the wayside.

Oh, this sweet little fella' could melt a heart of stone! Isn't he adorable? I admit I am besotted with my pit pony of a dog, but because he is so huge, he has to be well trained, for example, if he ever jumped up on anyone, he would send them flying into next week. I don't hold much truck for some the crazy-ladies pets I meet out on walks - thankfully little Noah is not only gorgeous to look at, but he also sounds a delight to be around, he has a great set of owners who have trained him well! But beware, you get yourself a poochie, and your heart will never be your own again (grin)!

We can't have dogs or cats because I am seriously allergic. However, last week, a dog from nearby got loose and somehow ended up in our (fenced) back yard. She was shivering and whining and looked so scared and lost and lonely that I almost went outside to calm her (but didn't...allergies...) Her owners eventually walked far enough down the street to find her. But for a second I was considering stronger allergy meds! :)

We are relatively new dog owners after not having one for several years. We have had Dodger for 5 mos. He has totally taken us over, we've spent a fortune, we have become "those people" and it is all wonderfully, crazy good. I fully recommend it.

He is pretty cute! Just ask yourself if you want the mandatory walks, the flea collars, the boarding when you travel, the picking up dog poop, etc., etc.Can you tell where I stand on the subject. I have had pets in the past and won't go there again.Good luck with whatever you decide. I'll still love you if you become the crazy dog lady.

I can see you are thinking it might be ok to have a new friend... paws crossed that you will adopt..... the best thing I ever did. All my dogs have been rescues or .... dogs with life experience. You will make even more friends on your walkies! xoxoxo

I know what you mean. Sometimes it is so difficult to restrain the pet urge. I had a sweet dog when I met hubby. I had the dog two years at that time. Hubby loved the dog too. But when we started living together hubby's asthma became a major problem and one night he ended up in ER. We needed to find a home for our dog. The dog has been with a nice family and happy so I am glad for that. But sometimes.....

I say EMBRACE the crazy dog lady. Like you said, you want one that is about 9 months old and well trained, a real sweetie pie. What if you don't? Twenty years go by and you look back on this time and wonder why the hell you didn't get yourself a mutt. You literally have nothing to lose. :D

Aaww wat a cutie!! Im such an animal lover..I used to bring home strays all the time and feed them. Whe we finally buy our own place in the next few years I plan to get dogs,cats,cows,chickens,watever I can get away with:)

Awwww! He is just too cute! I can understand why a person would have a no puppy pledge, I just don't know that I could commit to a pledge like that. This guy is so cute and cuddly, I would have probably been stopped by airport security for dog-napping, he he! So glad to have you stop by today! :-D

Ok. that is one cute dog. I can see why he on your heart. You know there is a lot of sweeties out there waiting to be adopted. That's how we got Libby and she has really stolen our hearts and fits in so nice with our family.

Oh my goodness, what a positively human expression that dog has! He looks like he has an ancient looking out of those eyes, doesn't he?

I just adopted a dog myself, a week or so back.

You know, it is something to think through very carefully, isn't it? There's nothing wrong with liking to be the friendly stranger, dog Aunt sort of person. Enjoying other people's pets and not having to scoop poop of any kind.

However, if you are feeling a yen, don't try too hard to resist it. Perhaps there's a dog in the world who needs you, and that's what you're feeling.

If not that's fine, too :-)

One of the coolest things in life is that we all have our own best path to walk, and we get to determine it for ourselves, with our choices.

Oh those sweet puppy eyes! I can see how ya fell in love with him. This Sunday was the first Sunday in a long time we did not have a to-do list after church. We snuggled down to read the Sunday paper and watch Nascar when the phone rang. We had a field full of heifers who decided to break out and run free. Not the Sunday we had planned.

I can think of worse things than a puppy dog to brighten your days. As an animal lover myself, I can't imagine living without my pets. They are so entertaining and sweet. And they round out the family beautifully.

Now that we mostly decided for you that it's a done deal,what breed would you consider?We have a Havanese. That I talk to and can't imagine my life without.He has brought us immeasurable happiness, and I love watching people love him. Those are good good moments in life .

I never thought I was an animal lover, until 5 years ago when I got my cat, Cameron, then 2 months later, Mason. Then 2 years ago, I got tricked into adopting an abandoned kitty who ran away 7 months later. Then my son brought his cat to live with me (and dammit! He's moving home too!) So now I have 3 cats!

Oh I agree, he has one of those faces that you just could not resist. I would get one too but I am jsut away from home too much. One day when life settles down I will get one and a vegetable garden too. I hope they are not mutually exclusive.

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